Patient's question:
Little girl, only 8 months old, just starting out. She says even drinking water makes her throat hurt, and she noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. At the same time, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms can tonsillitis cause in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis in young children is indeed quite common, with symptoms being quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. In addition, children typically have a fever, which could be a low-grade one that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, children may feel fatigued and have a headache, and in severe cases, they may also experience chills. At this time, the tonsils of the child are swollen and red. Moreover, the inflammation may not be limited to the tonsils; it could further develop to affect the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis and nephritis. You can observe the child's condition. If it has become quite serious, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.